Protective Clothing and Equipment

Protective Clothing and Equipment

means of protecting workers from unhealthy environmental conditions —for example, dust, gases, vapors, intense ultraviolet and infrared radiation, bright flashes of light, high levels of radio-activity, noises, vibrations, toxic chemicals, and bacterial preparations. Special protective clothing (uniforms, overalls, underwear, aprons, and gauntlets) made of natural and synthetic fabrics can be easily laundered, decontaminated, and rendered harmless. Protective footwear (boots, shoes, and galoshes), gloves, and sleeves are made of leather, rubber, plastic, and tarpaulin. Casques, helmets, hats, kerchiefs, and little caps are worn to protect the head from injuries and burns. The eyes are protected by goggles, half-masks, and head or hand shields. The respiratory organs are protected by filters—antidust and antigas respirators—and insulating devices, such as hoses, pneumatic helmets, pneumatic suits, and individual oxygen-supply units. Protection from the harmful effects of noise is provided by antinoise devices, such as earplugs and earmuffs covering the helix. Protective clothing and equipment are selected for either permanent or temporary use, depending upon working conditions and the types of operations taking place.

8220;We are in constant communication with ISEA member companies, and although production capacities may be tight due to demand, manufacturers are doing all they can to provide adequate supplies of protective clothing and equipment,” stated Shipp.

Analysing the future of the protective clothing and equipment market, Key Note predicts that the market will increase in value over the next 5 years, following economic recovery in the UK and a drop in unemployment levels in the majority of industries in the country.

Several leading manufacturers and suppliers of workwear and other types of protective clothing and equipment have reported difficult trading conditions in 2009, and a number have introduced cost-cutting measures to combat the situation.

The protective clothing and equipment market is expected to encounter weakening demand in 2009.

The contract covers a broad spectrum of domestic preparedness equipment across 13 categories, from providing personal protective clothing and equipment to explosive device mitigation and remediation equipment to search and rescue and decontamination equipment.

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